The meaning of “ὁ”
Understanding ho reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the definite article the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. - the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in Engl...
ὁ
the definite article the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. - the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:50 | “For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. ” Word: ὁ (ho) | |
| Romans 9:6 | “Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:” Word: ὁ (ho) | |
| Philippians 3:3 | “For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.” Word: ὁ (ho) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:14 | “That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.” Word: ὁ (ho) | |
| 1 Peter 1:25 | “But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. ” Word: ὁ (ho) |